Our Animals
Our animals
Who You Can See at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
From the smallest butterfly to the largest hippopotamus, we’re home to incredible biodiversity. Whether an animal is known for its scales, feathers, or fur, you’ll discover the wonders of the animal kingdom with each step you take through the zoo.
Mammals
The world of mammals is rich in diversity. From the smallest rock hyrax to the tallest giraffe, there’s incredible variety to see in this class of animals at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.
Birds
They swoop, they soar, they swim, they sing. Whether they come from tropical rainforests or the islands of Antarctica, our feathered friends have us all aflutter.
Reptiles
These cold-blooded vertebrates are heating up our interest. Whether they slither, swim, or walk, you’ll be wowed by our variety of reptiles.
Insects & Plants
Come see colour like never before. Whether you’re admiring our luscious plants or our pollinator friends, you’ll be wowed by the life that makes biodiversity possible.
Fish
Come meet some shimmery swimmers. Whatever hues their scales come in, you’ll be mesmerized by the fishy friends in our waters.
Plan your visit
Get close to wildlife
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is situated on St. George Island, only five minutes from downtown Calgary and 20 minutes from the Calgary International Airport. Home to more than 4,000 animals from around the world, there’s plenty to see and do. No two visits are the same, but every visit supports the critical conservation work that we do to fight the extinction of plants and animals, locally and globally.